. Winners were picked for travel both domestically and abroad. And, helpfully, TripAdvisor has paired its readers' choices with its own data to suggest least expensive months to visit, average hotel rates, and best available airfares.
Here are the 10 top-rated U.S. destinations, together with the least expensive months to visit:
New York City, New York - Least expensive month: August
Maui, Hawaii - Least expensive month: October
Las Vegas, Nevada - Least expensive month: April
Oahu, Hawaii - Least expensive month: November
Orlando, Florida - Least expensive month: August
Chicago, Illinois - Least expensive month: December
San Diego, California - Least expensive month: April
San Francisco - Least expensive month: April
New Orleans - Least expensive month: August
Island of Hawaii - Least expensive month: August
And when travelers were asked to choose their favorite destinations regardless of country, their top-10 choices were these:
Paris, France - Least expensive month: August
London, England - Least expensive month: April
Rome, Italy - Least expensive month: August
Bali, Indonesia - Least expensive month: April
Crete, Greece - Least expensive month: October
Barcelona, Spain - Least expensive month: November
Prague, Czech Republic - Least expensive month: November
Marrakech, Morocco - Least expensive month: June
Istanbul, Turkey - Least expensive month: May
New York City, New York - Least expensive month: August
Most of the choices are old standbys, which may be disappointing to those looking for fresh ideas. But this is, after all, a popularity contest. For those in search of somewhere a bit less mainstream, there are other recommendations further down the list. At number 22, for example, is Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (home of Dollywood); and at number 19 is Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (known for its beaches and golf courses).
After 20 years working in the travel industry, and 15 years writing about it, Tim Winship knows a thing or two about travel. Follow him on Twitter@twinship.
